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self esteem
Living Down to Stereotypes
Friday, April 27th, 2007Stereotypes rob people of their dignity. They cause prejudgments and misunderstandings and constrain how we and others think about who we are and why we exist. People who care about people constantly fight against stereotypes, their own and others. That’s why it’s so painful to watch people live down to them. Last night at the [...]
The Power (and Peril) of Praising your Kids
Wednesday, April 25th, 2007Fascinating article at New York magazine about the inverse power of praise. “When we praise children for their intelligence,†Dweck wrote in her study summary, “we tell them that this is the name of the game: Look smart, don’t risk making mistakes.†… “Emphasizing effort gives a child a variable that they can control,†she [...]
Dedicated to my son
Friday, November 24th, 2006If you haven’t seen Akeelah and the Bee, see it. Judah saw it for the first time on Wedensday night. Phenomenal. Film. Here’s a glimpse: “Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, [...]
For those wrestling with self-doubt
Friday, October 20th, 2006You are complete (in Jesus), healed (by His stripes), mentally sharp and focused (endowed with His mind), redeemed (by His blood), forgiven (by His mercy), fruitful (by His grace), lovely (beyond compare). You have been crafted by His hands, fashioned for His pleasure, shaped for His purposes, bought by His love, set apart for His [...]